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The A&P Professor

Release Date: 12/12/2018

Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins | TAPP 149 show art Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins | TAPP 149

The A&P Professor

In episode 149 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton chats with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins about their work with exams in the anatomy and physiology (A&P) course. They discuss the importance of exams in assessing student learning and the need for exams to be more connected to course objectives. They also mention the challenges of designing exams that are fair and inclusive for all students. Crowther and Wiggins are conducting a survey on A&P exams and encourage listeners to participate to contribute to the understanding of exam practices in the A&P community. The...

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Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design | TAPP 148 show art Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course Design | TAPP 148

The A&P Professor

In Episode 148, Justin Shaffer joins host Kevin Patton to discuss high structure course design. Justin shares his success in building a scaffold for learning by using a variety of course structures to improve student engagement and success, such as pre-class and post-class activities, micro-case studies and clicker questions, brief active learning practices, and much more. 00:00 | Introduction 00:46 | Introducing Justin Shaffer 02:49 | High Structure and Low Structure 20:47 | Badge Break 21:43 | Transparency, Expectations, & Flexibility 34:06 | Secret Code: TAA Conference in Nashville...

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Pulse of Progress: Looking Back, Moving Forward | TAPP 147 show art Pulse of Progress: Looking Back, Moving Forward | TAPP 147

The A&P Professor

In Episode 147, host Kevin Patton reviews the highlights and events of the previous year in the world of The A&P Professor. He then turns to last year's predictions for teaching human anatomy and physiology to see if he was on the right track. Finally, predictions for the coming year are revealed. And lots of other stuffโ€”this episode is two hours long, after all! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:50 | Debrief: Topics, Stats, Reflections 0:21:28 | A Long, Long, Long Episode 0:23:05 | Debrief: More Reviewing & Reflecting 0:38:59 | Did I Get My Predictions Right? 0:50:22 | Textbook &...

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Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in A&P Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146 show art Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in A&P Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146

The A&P Professor

Episode 146 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, we discuss the importance of academic integrity in the Anatomy & Physiology course. We emphasize the need to incorporate discussions about integrity in the syllabus and course materials and share real-life examples of violations in the healthcare field. We highlight how dishonesty can have serious consequences and discuss strategies for prevention, such as using multiple test versions and unique topics for papers/projects. Providing examples of...

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A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145 show art A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145

The A&P Professor

Episode 145 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, you'll hear about the trials and tribulations of teaching and learning pronunciations of anatomy and physiology terminology. Including why the instructor is ALWAYS correct! 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Variations in Anatomy & Physiology Pronunciations 10:24 | Say Anatomy & Physiology Terms Out Loud 20:30  | Staying Connected โ˜… If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: ๐Ÿ… Apply for your credential (badge/certificate)...

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Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike Pascoe | TAPP 144 show art Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike Pascoe | TAPP 144

The A&P Professor

Mike Pascoe joins host Kevin Patton in Episode 144 to chat about Mike's experience in editing the new Kenhub Atlas of Human Anatomy. We go behind the scenes to see how this new kind of anatomy atlas was developed. Let's see how those decisions get made and how the learning perspective gets incorporated into anatomy manuals. And we explore diverse representation in anatomy images and why we won't find any eponyms in this atlas. We also have a brief remembrance of our friend David Allard. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Remembering David Allard 04:25 | Introducing Mike Pascoe 06:12 |...

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The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy & Physiology Course | TAPP 143 show art The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy & Physiology Course | TAPP 143

The A&P Professor

In episode 143 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy and physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton uncovers the super-secret, single, ultimate teaching strategy you need to keep your course tuned up and effective. He also revisits the "out there" transducer model of the brain and suggests a connection with a recent discovery supporting quantum wave activity in brain cell microtubules. Yes, quantum waves in the microtubules. Kevin also clarifies and expands on those wacky "extra" courses he described in Episodes 140 and 141. 00:00 | Introduction 00:51 | Clarifying Kevin's Wacky Supplemental...

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Muscle: A Gripping Story by Roy Meals | TAPP 142 show art Muscle: A Gripping Story by Roy Meals | TAPP 142

The A&P Professor

Get pumped up for Episode 142, where we have the honor of hosting Dr. Roy Meals, the musculoskeletal maestro! ๐Ÿ’ช We're gonna flex our curiosity muscles and explore every nook and cranny of his latest masterpiece, Muscle: The Gripping Story of Strength and Movement. This episode's so dynamic, you might need a protein shake afterward! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:01:13 | Re-Introducing Dr. Roy Meals 0:04:08 | Muscle Strain & Why We Train 0:13:53 | What Sword Swallowing Teaches Us About Muscle 0:24:49 | Muscle Stories: Learning Should Be Fun 0:38:48 | Staying Connected...

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Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy & Physiology Success | TAPP 141 show art Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy & Physiology Success | TAPP 141

The A&P Professor

Get ready for a mind-bending ๐Ÿ˜ฒ rendezvous with Kevin Patton in Episode 141, where he continues to spill the beans on his top-secret recipe for student triumph. ๐Ÿ† Brace yourself for this next adventure on his whirlwind tour of revolutionizing A&P 1 education, as we dissect the art of identifying student pain points, personalizing preparation, and serving up the kind of mentorship they've been yearning for! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:45 | One of Two Success Courses 0:09:48 | Setting Up the Supplement Course 0:18:44 | Structure of Class Sessions 0:40:17 |...

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Pre-A&P: A Refresher for Student Success in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 140 show art Pre-A&P: A Refresher for Student Success in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 140

The A&P Professor

In episode 140, we introduce the development of the pre-A&P course and the A&P1 Supplement course. These courses address the challenges faced by A&P students and improve their readiness and comprehension.  In this first of two episodes, we focus on the pre-A&P course. It focuses on filling subject knowledge gaps with 10 modules and cumulative tests. Student surveys and studies show its effectiveness in achieving higher grades in the A&P 1 course. Implementing these nontraditional courses requires collaboration and support from advisors and faculty members. Together, we...

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Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on standards for test frequency in the A&P course

Tests & Exams

There's more... a few content updates and end-of-year reminders... plus some word dissections and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club.

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Topics

  • Inheritance of red hair
  • New information on how we form sensory maps in our brain
  • Featured: Kevin answers Krista Rompolski's question about test frequency in A&P

Word Dissections

  • Omnigenic
  • Primary somatosensory cortex
  • Homunculus

Book Club

End of Year

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